Question:

Which one of the following has a square planar geometry (At nos.: Fe = 26, Co = 27, Ni = 28, Pt = 78)

Updated On: Jul 2, 2022
  • $[Pt Cl_4]^{2-}$
  • $[CoCl_4]^{2-}$
  • $[FeCl_4]^{2-}$
  • $[NiCl_4]^{2-}$
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

As $Cl^-$ is weak field ligand so no pairing up. Hence it is $sp^3$ hybridized giving tetrahedral geometry. Due to $Cl^-$, back pairing is not observed so it will be $sp^3$ hybridized giving tetrahedral geometry. Because weak ligand, back pairing is not observed so it will be $sp^3$ i.e. tetrahedral geometry. All the complexes of $Pt^{2+}$ are square planar including those with weak field ligand such as halide ions thus (4) is correct.
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Concepts Used:

Coordination Compounds

A coordination compound holds a central metal atom or ion surrounded by various oppositely charged ions or neutral molecules. These molecules or ions are re-bonded to the metal atom or ion by a coordinate bond.

Coordination entity:

A coordination entity composes of a central metal atom or ion bonded to a fixed number of ions or molecules.

Ligands:

A molecule, ion, or group which is bonded to the metal atom or ion in a complex or coordination compound by a coordinate bond is commonly called a ligand. It may be either neutral, positively, or negatively charged.